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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.66, 18,970.80 and 6,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.66, 18,970.80 and 6,325.56 is: 9,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.66 : 18,970.80 = 6,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.66/18,970.80 = 6,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.66x = 18,970.80 × 6,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.66x = 120,000,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,000,933.65/12,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.00

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